Pancetta Risotto Cakes
Do you remember a few months ago when I posted that a recipe I created won a contest and the prize was a trip to San Francisco? At the time I was not able to share the recipe due to the ‘super-secret’ nature of the contest. Well, the contest is over and I am free to share, and share I shall. These are my Pancetta Risotto Cakes and they are among my favorite appetizers to prepare, and consume. They are hearty enough to...
Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Let’s talk about party food, shall we? When I host, or attend and help cook for, a cocktail party I like to think about finger foods and two-bite dishes that are easy to eat, pretty and not too messy. I like savory dishes that stand up to a variety of cocktails and beers, and nothing does that better than mushrooms. These mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of cheeses which is studded with crisp fried bacon and minced...
Tex-Mex Potato Cheese Soup
I’ve established that I used to be in a potato rut. No longer, I am happy to report, and this recipe proves it. Potato soup is something I love to eat but never really make. The last recipe I tried made a large pot of what can best be described as wall paper paste. So, when I was looking at some extra potatoes that I needed to use, I decided to make some potato soup that would actually be creamy, velvety, and a delight to...
Four Cheese Potato Gratin
Sometimes you just need potatoes. We eat a fair amount of potatoes in my house. They are versatile, easy to prepare and really the best starchy comfort food going, aside from macaroni and cheese which is the king of comfort food as far as I am concerned. All that said, I do get a little tired of the same old baked potatoes and mashed potatoes. Yes, they are easy, and they are good, but I knew I could do more with this tasty tuber...
Triple Citrus Skirt Steak
I love a good juicy steak. One of my favorite cuts of beef is the skirt steak. It is so flavorful, and if prepared properly it is very tender and juicy. For the most part I use skirt steak for fajitas, and it does make some spectacular fajitas, but when I came across a pack of skirt steak at the grocery store last week I decided to do something different. In the produce department they have some fantastic looking citrus. The...
